It’s been another busy term for our Education Team. Read some of the highlights in our latest edition of Heads Up here >
Read MoreFollowing Covid delays the extension at Burton Academy is officially opened
A two-storey extension which was completed at Burton Academy in February 2021, has been officially opened by Councillor Cordelia Law. On Thursday 23 June, key stakeholders came together to celebrate the official opening of the improved facilities. Despite the building works finishing almost eighteen months ago, covid restrictions prevented an official opening from taking place
Read MoreDutch companies join EPIC as centre continues to grow
Torbay’s Electronics and Photonics Innovation Centre (EPIC) continues to grow with the arrival of VTEC Lasers & Sensors from the Netherlands. The business will also be joined by parent companies 2M Sensors and Dutch Persistence, both of which are also foreign-owned. VTEC have taken a large unit on Floor 2 of EPIC, close to Bay
Read MoreTDA’s Education team celebrate successful CIF bids
The latest CIF outcome has been announced and we are delighted that TDA’s Education team have been successful with CIF bids for St Margaret’s and Paignton Academy. This will bring much needed capital investment into our school estate, addressing the most pressing condition and safeguarding issues. The team are now looking forward to working with
Read MoreTorbay partners sign Community Wealth Building MoU and commit to a new approach to economic development
Public sector partners from across Torbay have committed to a new approach of working together to support local economic growth.The Community Wealth Building (CWB) approach focuses on growing spend and supporting local businesses to bid for local public sector contracts. Torbay Council has committed to using its financial powers more effectively to help benefit the
Read MoreBuild Torbay calls for partners and ambassadors to inspire a future workforce in construction careers
Build Torbay is a TDA initiative to inspire Torbay residents and students to take up rewarding careers in construction; and is calling for more partners and ambassadors to promote the outstanding employment and training opportunities in the industry. Torbay Council’s successful funding bids to build new spaces to thrive will create around 5,000 additional construction
Read MoreA successful year for EPIC and its tenants
Microelectronics and photonics businesses based at EPIC have enjoyed considerable growth in 2021. The centre is now 70% occupied, housing some of the region’s most innovative companies. Tenants have taken on new staff, secured contracts (including lucrative clients in the space and defence markets) and won national awards. Growth is set to continue in 2022
Read MoreTorquay’s first major Town Deal regeneration project becomes a reality
The Strand, one of the best urban public spaces in the Bay is about to become a more vibrant, healthier and better-connected space. Using £2.2m of the £21.9m of funding secured through the Town Deal in the autumn of 2020, works to regenerate the Strand are set to begin during the early part of 2022.
Read MoreTorbay Ready for Work Programme has been extended
Given the success in Torbay over the past two years, the Ready for Work programme has been extended for a further 12 months. Following a review, some changes have been made to the scope and delivery of the programme to ensure it meets the needs of employers, the labour market, and residents. Ready for Work
Read MoreTorbay Supplier Engagement Conference to take place 16 December 2021
The first Torbay Supplier Engagement Conference will take place on 16 December 2021. The conference will be virtual and will welcome procurement leads from the local public sector. The event, in partnership with Torbay Council, South Devon College, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and TDA, will provide local Torbay businesses with the opportunity
Read MoreTorVista Homes first new build project begins
Work has began to develop nine affordable rent homes including one adapted home at Totnes Road, Paignton. This significant milestone demonstrates the commitment TorVista Homes has to increase the supply of affordable homes within Torbay. This will be the first new build project after TorVista was awarded Registered Provider status by the Regulator for Social
Read MoreFunding approved for new production, research and design facility at Edginswell Business Park
Cabinet has given their approval to fund the development of a new 2,100 sqm production, research and design facility at Edginswell Business Park. Funded through Torbay Councils Growth Fund, once developed the site will see BOWA MEDICAL UK relocate from their existing site on the edge of Dartmoor to Torbay. BOWA MEDICAL UK are a
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